Quality Assurance Associate

Role Overview
The QA Engineer will support enterprise-scale systems within the Capital Markets organization within a retail banking environment. This role focuses on automated testing, data validation, and programming-driven quality engineering practices to ensure reliability, security, and performance across critical banking platforms.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a quality-first mindset and thrives in complex, data-intensive environments.
 Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks creating pilots for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Create, execute, and maintain comprehensive data-driven test cases to validate business logic, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze system requirements, technical specifications, and business workflows to develop effective test strategies.
• Write and maintain reusable test scripts and utilities using modern programming languages.
• Perform end-to-end testing within a Capital Markets environment
• Validate data flows across databases, APIs, and batch processes.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution in collaboration with development and product teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and QA processes.
• Ensure testing practices align with security, audit, and compliance standards.

 Required Qualifications/Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing.
• Strong programming experience in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Proven experience creating and executing data test cases for large-scale systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL proficiency preferred).
• Familiarity with API testing and backend validation.
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, ALM, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Natural Language testing tools (e.g. Pilot)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail banking, financial services, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of core Capital Markets applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps testing practices.
• Exposure to performance, security, or compliance testing.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Technical Skills

• Test Automation: Pilot methodologies and custom frameworks
• Programming: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript (or similar)
• Capital Markets: Familiarity with Murex
• Databases: SQL, data validation tools

Location: Dallas

About Techstra Solutions 
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: 

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